First responder tools for weather events

Search and Rescue Tool Played Vital Role in Recent Emergency Flood Response, S&T Says - (2 Clips) - 1. The Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform, or SARCOP, has been a vital tool for federal, state and local emergency response teams during devastating flood events in Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Vermont. SARCOP is a single, shared platform that helps officials map damage, mark where teams have already been deployed, and plan where they’ll go next. - S&T partnered with the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS to develop this tool based on direct input from urban search and rescue teams. SARCOP is available for free to first responder agencies in the U.S. and has been deployed in 55 active emergencies in 2025. - https://lnkd.in/exD-4-dJ 2. Feature Article: SARCOP: One Team. One Mission. One Map. - Hurricanes, tropical storms, coastal and inland flooding, wildfires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters are causing widespread devastation throughout the country. - Enter SARCOP, an intuitive, secure, mobile, multiagency platform that aggregates massive amounts of information from disaster areas and enables the sharing of that intelligence before, during, and after the disaster. Using advanced geospatial analytics, SARCOP profoundly increases situational awareness, introducing exceptionally impactful efficiencies into the mission of rescuing people and saving lives. - In responding to catastrophic incidents, some of the first resources to arrive from outside the impacted area are US&R teams. - US&R teams are comprised of specialized local responders, mobilized from their communities, and deployed as task forces. - Historically, due to the multijurisdictional nature of these response teams, they lacked a common platform for tracking and managing disaster response. - having a unified mission toolset allows all US&R resources to effortlessly share information across the incident, minimizing communication delays and ensuring operational continuity.” - Today, SARCOP is a state-of-the-art, scalable, nationally available tool that aggregates access to mobile apps to dramatically increase the effectiveness and efficiency of search and rescue field operations. This includes increased resource management and an intuitive common geospatial platform that is shared among all US&R teams. - Through NAPSG Foundation, SARCOP also provides remote geospatial support to US&R teams that are deployed. SARCOP transforms how search and rescue is conducted by expanding how teams can contribute to disaster response. This includes, but is not limited to, providing initial damage observations, which are crucial to providing the appropriate recovery resources to communities.  - https://lnkd.in/eF8kbb4k

Enhancing Search & Rescue with Drones: A Game-Changer in Critical Situations Drones are transforming search & rescue missions, offering fast, efficient, and life-saving solutions. In rugged terrains or disaster-hit urban areas, they provide quick, comprehensive coverage, making them indispensable for first responders. Key Applications: ✅ Aerial Coverage: Fixed-wing drones like map large areas quickly, giving rescue teams high-resolution images for immediate action. From snow-covered landscapes to dense forests, they pinpoint areas for targeted search efforts. ✅ AI-Driven Insights: AI-powered drones, such as Skydio 🤖, autonomously navigate tough environments. In a notable case during hurricane relief, Skydio drones avoided obstacles while helping teams assess damage and locate survivors in otherwise inaccessible areas. ✅ Advanced Imaging: Equipped with thermal and infrared sensors, #UAVs can detect structural damage, missing persons, & obstacles, providing real-time data to improve decision-making on the ground #Drones #SearchAndRescue #AI #EmergencyResponse #Innovation #PublicSafety #Skydio #Wingtra #BRINC #TechForGood #DisasterRelief

🌍 WinTAK & ATAK – Situational Awareness Tools Explained 🛰️ Have you heard of TAK (Tactical Awareness Kit)? It’s a platform originally developed for situational awareness and coordination, with both civilian and military versions. ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit): The Android version, widely used by civilian agencies, first responders, and outdoor groups. WinTAK: The Windows version, designed for larger screens and mission planning. 💡 Key Features (Civilian / Authorized Use): 1️⃣ Real-Time Mapping – Switch between satellite, topo, and street maps easily 🗺️ 2️⃣ Team Coordination – Track teammates, share locations, and avoid getting lost 🧭 3️⃣ Communication Plugins – Integrate with radio, LoRa, or other comms 📡 4️⃣ Custom Plugins – Extend TAK with new mapping and coordination features 🔧 5️⃣ Outdoor / Civilian Uses – Perfect for hiking, road trips, and disaster response 🚑 🌟 Why It Matters: Tools like ATAK and WinTAK show how map-based coordination improves safety, teamwork, and response time. Whether for outdoor adventures or civilian emergency teams, secure comms and trusted data sources are key. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and awareness purposes only. No military operations or drone deployments are being demonstrated. Always use TAK/ATAK/WinTAK responsibly and within legal, authorized contexts. #WinTAK #ATAK #SituationalAwareness #Mapping #TeamCoordination #TechTools #CyberSecurityAwareness #InfoSec #EmergencyResponse #EthicalTech

🌪️ Real-Time GIS: A Life-Saving Tool in Disaster Management 🛰️🗺️ When disaster strikes, seconds matter—and real-time geospatial intelligence can mean the difference between chaos and coordinated response. From floods and wildfires to earthquakes and cyclones, Real-Time GIS empowers decision-makers with immediate, location-based insights. Here’s how: --- 🔍 What Real-Time GIS Does in a Crisis: 📡 Live Data Integration Streams data from satellites, drones, IoT sensors, and mobile devices into a single operational view. 📊 Dynamic Dashboards Emergency teams use real-time dashboards (e.g., ArcGIS Operations Dashboard) to monitor incidents, resource status, and population movement. 🗺️ Predictive Mapping Combines weather data and terrain models to forecast risk zones and potential impact areas. 🚁 Drone-Based Assessment Aerial imagery and thermal data from drones help assess damages, detect survivors, and plan relief logistics. 📍 Citizen Sourced Reports Geo-tagged social media posts and mobile apps provide valuable on-ground updates from affected areas. --- 💡 Why It Matters When a flood rises or a wildfire spreads, every minute counts. GIS gives us the ability to: ✅ Save lives ✅ Allocate resources faster ✅ Make smarter, data-driven decisions under pressure --- 🌐 Governments, NGOs, and disaster response units worldwide are increasingly adopting real-time spatial dashboards to coordinate efforts across agencies and borders. --- 💬 Are you working on or have seen a powerful GIS application in disaster response? Share your experience or link below. Let's inspire more spatial solutions that save lives. 🌍 #GIS #DisasterManagement #RealTimeGIS #EmergencyResponse #GeoAI #Drones #RemoteSensing #PublicSafety #GeospatialIntelligence #SmartResilience #ArcGIS #Esri #LocationIntelligence